HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC
1108 CLARKE STREET, De Soto, MO 63020
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How HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC Compares
HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in De Soto, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (43.0%) is above the Missouri average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in De Soto, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.9% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (43% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 43.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7% (67% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC with other nursing homes in De Soto.
What keeps HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 4.7% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 43.0% here versus 25.7% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC's rating advantage in De Soto?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILLCREST CARE CENTER INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around De Soto
De Soto sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 33,717 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $67,606
- Median home value
- $167,700
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near De Soto.
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